WAKE FOREST, NC  27587

Total Population: 81,902

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Median Home Value

$452,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$125,607

Across all households

Median Age

40.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

56.4%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)69.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)16.0%
Hispanic or Latino7.6%
Two or More Races3.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.4%
Other Race0.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%

Under 18 Years

26.1%

65 Years and Over

13.3%

Male

48.5%

Female

51.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.0%

No Health Insurance

5.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

96.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

56.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

8.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$125,607

Mean Household Income

$154,724

Per Capita Income

$55,532

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

83.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

5.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$452,400

Median Rent

$1,415/mo

Total Housing Units

30,571

Owner-Occupied

81.1%

Renter-Occupied

18.9%

Vacancy Rate

4.5%

Married Couple Households

65.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

8.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

19.9%

Average Household Size

2.77

Broadband Internet Access

96.3%

Housing Built Since 2010

33.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 27587.